tant
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lize
Third Person
tantalizes
Present Participle
tantalizing
Past Tense
tantalized
Past Participle
tantalized
1
to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach
- The aroma of fresh bread tantalized the hungry crowd.
- The ad tantalizes viewers with glimpses of luxury.
- He tantalized the dog with a treat he wouldn't give.
- The idea of success tantalizes many but eludes most.
- The treasure map tantalized the explorers with hints of gold.